2 volumes in 1; Illustrations generally attributed to Bernard Salomon; Published later under title: Figures historiques; The verses in the second part are attributed to Charles Fontaine; The second part has a separate title-page: Figvres dv Novveav...

"...written in collaboration by a Jesuit and a noted painter under pseudonyms, "Odomenigico Lelonotti da Fanano and Britio Prenetteri..." -- dealer's note inserted; Includes bibliographical references and indexes

"Dedicated, by permission, to Sir Joshua Reynolds."; Title page has Strawberry Hill vignette; Exhibited:"Clark History," organized by the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library on the occasion of the 50th anniversary, June 2005-...

Military art and science -- Rome -- Early works to 1800; Rome -- Army -- Early works to 1800; Rome -- Religion -- Early works to 1800; Baths -- Greece -- Early works to 1800; Baths -- Rome -- Early works to 1800